Posts For Tag: "giving back"
Prepare for Black Friday Through Donations to Goodwill
Clear Space While Helping Your Neighbor Find Work If you are looking to clear out some space prior to stocking up on Black Friday, consider giving back this holiday season…
Read MoreCommunities in Schools – Atlanta on the Good Works Show
Supporting Students with Communities in Schools For many students, success in school isn’t all about sheer academic ability. Obstacles outside of the school walls often contribute to a student’s ability…
Read MoreThe Power of Perseverance
Robert Kennedy is quoted saying, “Tragedy is a tool for the living to gain wisdom, not a guide by which to live.” For Willie Nesbitt, circumstantial hardships have been plentiful…
Read MoreGiving back to those who have given so much
Atlanta’s Veteran’s Empowerment Organization has helped more than 4,000 homeless veterans and their families find housing, job training, and supportive services. Now celebrating its tenth anniversary, the nonprofit provides a…
Read MoreDefying the Odds
When the odds seemed stacked against her, Lyric McGhee found solace in the living room of her sister’s apartment – specifically, the couch. “I had to sleep on the couch…
Read MoreBehind the Scenes with Dell McKinney
Meet Dell McKinney, our vice president of donor services. For one full week, he had the opportunity to be “on the ground” with front line staff. Throughout the week, he…
Read MoreSuccess Story: Curtis Sigur
While serving for four years in the Air Force as an aircrew life support specialist, Curtis Sigur was responsible for ensuring that all flight and safety equipment was in perfect…
Read MoreSuccess Story: Kelly Ngu
A Perfect Match Step one – tap your shoes on a sticky mat to remove rogue dust. Step two – place cloth covers over your shoes. Step three – put a hair net over your hair, or…
Read MoreGoodwill Spotlights: Gigi’s House
Gigi’s House: providing love without strings or sacrifice Home to the world’s busiest airport, countless convention, and a burgeoning entertainment industry, Atlanta, unfortunately, provides the perfect-storm of opportunity for sex…
Read MoreGoodwill Spotlights: C3 – College Career Catalyst
Goodwill’s C3: combining college and career for long-term success With a goal of assisting 50,000 individuals this year, and placing 24,000 in jobs, Goodwill of North Georgia has all hands…
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